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The Melting of the Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park
http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/iecws/materials/recession_activity.pdf
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In this activity, students investigate the retreat of Grinnel Glacier in Glacier National Park, Montana. Using a map, aerial photos, and temperature data, they will estimate and graph its rate of recession, understand how data on glaciers is collected, and understand how glaciers are indicators of climate change. Alignments to state and national standards, evaluation questions, links to additional resources, and a glossary are included.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
Subject:
  • Climatology
  • Cryology
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright Deb Avalone-King and Zach Smith, Wright Center, 2005.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-010-251
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Deb Avalone-King
Maine Department of Environmental Services

Author: Zach Smith
Wright Center for Science Education
Tufts University

Publisher: Tufts University
Wright Center for Science Education
http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/